I slept until 6 showered and was in IG for an hour of pickleball. Next to Cooks, boys and I volunteered at Alta Olive Branch. Next playground at Altaschool, then Storm Lake Beach. Headed to Jan’s at 3. VBS at 4:45. great day!!!
I carried 2bouquets to tge house so Denny could bring with him to Fort Dodge. I volunteered at Orphan GTand met Denny in Arthur afterwards. We returned a golf bag and 1retrever. The boys had picked out a bag and retriever. we got to the restaurant at 11. . Great to visit with Charlie, Ann, Steve, and Sherry. Before heading home we made a Walmart stop for the right cleaning prouducts to get the stains out!!! Uffda!!!. Denny worked on it all afternoon, saying I shouldbe doing this on my hands and knees.
I was up
And playing pickleball with Dave F. Before heading to Cherokee for Keenagers. I sold 1/5 bouquets, after lunch I went to get boys. We drove Andrea’s cart and they got about 25 balls. At home they put on shorts, we took the cart keys and flowers to the office to tell Rich thank you. Then we went to New Leaf before VBS. It looked like a fun week. At home Denny was tackling the dirty sunroom carpet, without success on the 3big spots. Uffda!!! Nice night in the bunkhouse.
I took flowers to church uesterday for the front. After church and SS nap, workd cup, put together red white and blue flowers for golf tomorrow. Made green beans for 6pm pot luck. After the potluck the Japanese reported on their trip to challenge.
Didn’t sleep well. Came to the house for devo and back to bed until Jean started sister call. Watered and weeded flower garden. Went to Paul R for golf things for boys. Back home to shower and nap begore heading to get Anabel. We drove her to Ames. She visited a while and then lay down/napped. We had pizza at Laurie and Alan’s. We made a Walmart run before heading home.
I left at 7 to play PB. Nice time. At home missy was working on school. Phillip went on a bike ride, Denny and Brooks finished up tasks
It was a great morning with Missy visiting with us on the porch. I spent time just with Missy. It was nice. At 1 we went into IG. Missy ate lunch with Renae, I went to Susan’s for study. After study we looked for DG gum for KISC, but weren’t in luck. At 5 we went with Raabs and Bergmans to the Fireside. Great meal, fun company. Thank you, Jesus.
I slept in house ‘cause Jack and Tyler were in computer room. When they got up we ate Denny’s breakfast and we played Mexican Trains. Missy was up with an 8 am phone call. I left for Alta and Dad went to shower. They kept me busy at OB putting out designer clothes. I called on the way home, Missy and boys were loading up to spend the afternoon at Cherokee until the glow run. I had hoped they would wait for me. I had to drive the Rav home so Phillip could get old changed in Carroll. Brooks was spraying off the coop roof. Denny and I returned the rental cherry Picker. Phillip bought pork chops for those of us at the farm. Denny washed the pickup.
Finish Washing bedding. Denny started smoking ribs for supper. I made coleslaw and cleaned up kitchen area.
I made cream cheese coffee cake. Denny was up at7 to make breakfast for the guests. (Who didn’t leave until 10) I went in to play2games of Pickleball. Then I went to OGT. I drove to Cherokee and brought the biys to the farm. At home Missy and Phillip were going to Wall Lake. Phillip to ride bike, Missy was meeting Kathi to visit. Denny and Brooks had gone to Storm Lake to rent a lift for trimming tree branches. They were busy trimming. We had mac and cheese and leftover s for supper,
I was up and made coffee and got flowers ready for church. Matt’s familtleft about 8. Dad had gone to take a shower after fixing eggs snd bacon for all. Luke and family left after Jensens had their SSTalk. Cooks came back to the home and we had leftovers. AND a sweet quiet time visiting with jensens in the sunroom as kids played outside.
The 4mile section run started around 8. Mandy and Matt walked, missy,Anabel Haley ran, Brooks and Jason really ran. I rode the 4wheeler with Wyatt, Tyler and Jack. Lukes family slept. The egg casserole went in after the section run.great meal Pete,ludemilka and Danyel came as we were heading into IG park. Pickleball-3 on 3- splashpad and picnic. About 4hours worth. The slash pad was a hit!! Jensens fixed brats pasta salad and roasted broccoli PLUS banana splits BIRTHDay treats with order what you want granddaughter will fix. Answer around the table high-low-buffalo. Thank you, Jesus for this family that you have blessed us with.
I played golf with Renae,Missy , Brooks, and Leo @8. Boys vs girls. Tie on our score. I made a few shots. It was the first time Brooks played and he did well. Denny started smoking the brisket to tonight last night. Luke and Karen+ got here first. Then Cooks pulled in with their RV. It was a sweet time just sitting and visiting in the camp ground by the cabin with 6 adults. Matt, Haley and Wyatt arrived. Becky Kane, Torren and Evan didn’t come. Mandy brought corn on the cob that we cooked on grill burner. Brisket, kettle bread, Coleslaw and corn. Luke had his lemonaide. We all sat around pine tree tables. For dessert peanut butter bars. Kids played ghosts and dragons???? Nice visiting. Google docs had a place for everyone and assigned meals.
I was up did my Thursday study and worked on a picture for FCA softball team with verses. Laura called and I put together 2tea pots with flowers for a 5year old tea party. I loaded flowers for farmers market. I stopped to get pictures printed, then ordered paint for 2bedside tables with baskets from Trisha, dropped off Laura’s flowers. Set up a table to hold my spot at the FM. I left the car running at study, i went to the HS to huddle with softball 3some -Brook-tenley-and jenessa. I gave out pictures to the team and captains. Sweet Mary Kay sat with me during FM. I went from there to home to out remaining flowers in the cooler. I talked a vender into bartering with me for a pretty Blue sweat pants $50 plus 2flowers. I headed to meet Denny at Lakeview SSPicnic.full day
In the morning I was Putting flowers together for Farmers Market. It was so beautiful I called Nikki and invited her to come and play with the flowers Surprisingly she came !!! She made a couple of arrangements for her mom and for a neighbor
I went in to IG to get a cortisone shot in my knee, but upon discussion with Dr V I’m not hurting that much … so I’ll wait and get a shot before heading to Texas.
Well, I woke up thinking about flowers AND then tried to remember if I had shut off the hydrant on the south side of the CSA. SO at 4:15 I went out to check ... NOPE!!! No excuse. Just didn't get it shut off forgot!!I stayed up, had devo, drove to Alta, worked until 10:30 and then headed to IG to see Dr. Veltri for my annual medicate physical. Jensen came to the Olive Branch about 10:15. Jill was so kind to let them get anything they could use. My Dr. appointment went well. He said I am a doing a pretty good job taking care of myself. We talked about my lack of good sleep and he gave me a prescription I could try. Zo ... something. At home Denny and Brooks were cleaning up the tree branches from the tree by the swing set AND getting a dead rabbit from under that deck. I watered my flowers .... with a timer on my phone to prevent forgetting to shut it off. Anabel and Missy ordered things she needs for college. Anabel is spending the night with Sophi. Brooks is going to Logan's. Picture of Karl,Mya and Quinn.
I was up and did devo them back to bed until 7:30. Brooks +2 went in to shoot baskets and run a mile for time on the trail 5:40 Renae and Missy went for a walk, I put together flowers for Renae. Denny used his expertise and cut down the big dead tree. Uffda!!! I prayed a lot!! "I still GOT it!!!" was his exclamation!! Anabel took a great picture of trees on Lake Superior.
We are so happy to have a 9 year old grandson!!! We love the way you care for people and show them God's love.
I headed to Omaha at 6, made it to CoramDeo Church for the 8 service. Jensens had a nice 3 minutes life in Nepal summary. I made a quick trip to Trader Joes between the first 2 services and then after their talk at second service I went to Candlewood to hear Rory and hang with Kathy. It was a great short visit. Home by 2:30. Jensens made it back around 4. I had made flowers to share with Joie, Nancy R. and Kathy W.
I was up for devo and to make egg casserole. Evan's flight got canceled and so they could help with water bottle distribution at the parade. Then Evan, Missy and Phillip headed to Omaha to catch a flight for Evan to get back to Washington DC. (which was canceled and he ended up staying with Jensens in their motel provided by CoramDeo. I filled cloth bags with 6 water bottles and the rest of them passed the water into the crowd. After the parade we came home to chill, naps and then Denny and Brooks mowed. I ordered Casey's pizza which we took to BC. First time being redneck fireworks watchers from lawn chairs in the truck bed. Then we sat on sheets on the BS hill. Amazing fireworks!!! 25 minutes of continuous beautiful bombs bursting in air. It took a while to get out of the parking lot, so we just sat in the back and watched the cars inch their way out to the road. Brooks like to shoot rabbits $5
I slept thru the storm, but only slept less than 4 hours. I got up and just was alive. Most got up around 9 and Denny fixed breakfast. Anabel fixed Denny and I iced coffee. I ran over to Cathy''s and bought $15 - 12 annuals. Jensens went into Ig rec center and I went to pull weeds. I showered and Denny fixed picked eggs. We grilled hamburgers and had cottage cheese chop suey. Mark and Lauren had their baby girl. Liilian Beth. Thank you Jesus.
I slept until 7 something. WOW!!! Now for me that's a long time. Note to self. Denny reminded me to take the magnesium that he got per Fay F. to help with sleep ... over 6 hours. for the win. Missy, Anabel and I headed to IG for a Dr. appointment to check for tubercles for her college enrollment. It all checked out o. lShe could just get a blood draw. Anabel was (horrified) that 4 vials of blood were drawn. We came home to visit under the pine trees. Evan went in to meet Josh for lunch. We went in around 2 too get Brooks debit card to work and a BB workout off Brooks and a 4 mile run for Anabel and Missy. I washed the car, picked up things at bidding war, bought cheap sparkly sandals and a pink jacket. Picture is a Evan inDC at a Marco Rubio senate hearing.
I left for Alta around 6:30. I do a lot of walkin while I was there. I came home with 3 things that didn't fit. and a fold up rocker that Denny said isn't too comfortable. At home Denny was changing a furnace filter. and was cleaning. I went to the girls' softball game in Battle Creek. It stormed after the jv game and there was a delay, During the Delay Erin H and I visited. I went home about 8. The Jensens got to the farm about 10:30. ON Thursday the wifi wasn't working right and Brooks climbed the tower and restored it
